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    When it comes to trust, make sure to verify

    2025-03-20T20:13:00Z

    The increasing efforts to fight modern slavery across the globe are getting a boost from EU rules that require companies to track and report on the issue. But compliance executives can’t lean on easy databases and automated solutions, experts increasingly say, that supply chain companies may ignore or lie to.

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    EU drives ‘omnibus’ of simplifications through landmark sustainability reporting directives

    2025-03-13T21:25:00Z

    The European Commission has adopted proposals for radical simplifications to the EU’s trailblazing environmental regulations. The commissioners argue that this is a pragmatic response to changing global economics and indicates that they have listened to the concerns of smaller businesses that are struggling to comply with onerous and conflicting rules. ...

  • Russia sanctions
    News Brief

    SkyGeek dinged by OFAC for completing orders, refunds with sanctioned Russian firms

    2025-01-07T16:26:00Z

    Nearly three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, numerous U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia-based companies connected to the war effort have made doing business in the country fraught with unseen risks, as one U.S. airplane parts distributor learned recently.

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    Five more compliance triumphs of 2024

    2024-12-24T13:00:00Z

    Whether you’re a multinational telecommunications company looking to certify your anti-corruption program post-settlement, or a biochemical company victimized by a “rogue” employee, seeing the light at the end of the enforcement tunnel isn’t always easy.

  • Blog

    NewMarket expands GC’s role

    2024-12-20T07:59:00Z

    NewMarket Corporation announced that Bryce Jewett III has been elected executive vice president and general counsel, effective Jan. 1.

  • Blog

    Koppers appoints legal, sustainability chief

    2024-12-19T12:10:00Z

    Koppers Holdings, an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the election of Stephanie Apostolou as chief legal and sustainability officer and secretary.

  • Blog

    Koppers’ sustainability chief to retire

    2024-12-17T07:58:00Z

    Koppers Holdings, an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, announced the retirement of Leslie Hyde, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, effective Mar. 31.

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    Opinion

    German firm Aiotec to pay $14.5M to settle Iran sanctions violation

    2024-12-03T21:32:00Z

    German petrochemical parts supplier Aiotec agreed to pay $14.5 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a four-year conspiracy to dismantle and ship a plastics manufacturing plant owned by a U.S. company to Iran, in violation of U.S. sanctions.

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    Top ethics and compliance failures of 2024

    2024-11-27T15:09:00Z

    The biggest Compliance Fails of 2024 show the real-world consequences of noncompliance for the companies that faltered, but also for their customers and their employees.

  • Deforestation
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    EU Deforestation Directive delayed, experts advise compliance managers to not rest on laurels

    2024-11-14T15:50:00Z

    If your business uses leather, rubber, wood, beef, palm oil, soy, or paper, then you may need to comply with the EU Deforestation Directive, a new rule intended to ensure that no goods traded in the EU contribute to global deforestation.

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    News Brief

    U.K. sanctions 56 entities connected to Russia’s 'war machine'

    2024-11-08T14:43:00Z

    The U.K. has issued 56 new sanctions against entities and individuals involved with Russia’s war effort, including several private mercenary groups operating in Africa that are connected to the Kremlin.

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    Speakers at Compliance Week AI & Compliance Summit talk future rules around technology

    2024-10-31T14:43:00Z

    While companies are exploring and building artificial intelligence technology, lawmakers and regulators are trying to identify what ground rules they need to set. These guardrails are what companies and governments alike believe are essential parts of ensuring safe and responsible use of the technology.

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    How to adopt AI tools the right way at your company, from people who’ve tried

    2024-10-28T15:29:00Z

    Companies are adopting artificial intelligence tools at a breakneck pace, but it’s increasingly clear that they set guardrails early. AI leaders say that approaching the technology with safety and ethics in mind will help ensure its upside benefits, while avoiding the significant risks it poses as well.

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    EU businesses will soon have to report on supply chains and sustainability. Not all are ready

    2024-10-25T15:38:00Z

    Supply chains are about to become the next big thing in sustainability compliance. However, many organizations still lack the data and assurance capabilities to track sustainability and human rights activities across their extended supply chains – which is required by the EU’s CS3D. Many others that fall out of scope ...

  • Blog

    Fragrance Creators names GC

    2024-10-17T11:15:00Z

    Fragrance Creators Association announced the appointment of Sarah Erickson André as its new vice president, government affairs & general counsel, effective Nov. 1.

  • Blog

    Albemarle announces GC, compliance chief

    2024-10-09T13:13:00Z

    Albemarle Corporation, which transforms essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced that Stacy Grant will become general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer.

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    News Brief

    EV maker Fisker under investigation by SEC amid bankruptcy, ICFR weaknesses

    2024-10-08T18:08:00Z

    Electric vehicle maker Fisker is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission over potential violations of federal securities laws related to the preservation of records and documents involving its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

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    News Brief

    Chinese steel, artificial sweetener from Xinjiang now banned under UFLPA

    2024-10-04T13:28:00Z

    Steel and an artificial sweetener made by two Chinese companies using forced labor have been banned from entering the U.S. under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

  • Blog

    Leviton’s sustainability chief to also serve as COO

    2024-09-30T19:28:00Z

    Leviton, which offers a wide range of lighting controls, wiring devices and networking, announced the appointment of its chief sustainability officer Ross Goldman as a chief operating officer.

  • Blog

    AMMO names compliance chief as CFO

    2024-09-26T19:27:00Z

    AMMO, which designs and manufactures products for a variety of aptitudes, including law enforcement, military, sport shooting and self-defense, announced that Paul Kasowski, who has served as the company’s chief compliance and transformation officer, has been appointed as the new chief financial officer.